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fiery -> Should you always put the kid's needs ahead of your own? (8/2/2009 12:20:54 PM)

The kneejerk reaction would be yes but is that true? An unhappy parent isn't a good one. I think there's a need for compromise there and it doesn't have to be "either them or me."



dianerene -> RE: Should you always put the kid's needs ahead of your own? (8/2/2009 4:04:32 PM)

I am always taken back to something I was told (ironically, by a man I detest), if you give away all your apples, you will eventually have nothing left.  you need to learn to give while taking in order to replenish your supply.

I am one that puts my children and my husband first and I don't take time for myself until I am forced to. I'm not saying it's the right way to do it, but it's the way that works for me - lol.



ChristineB -> RE: Should you always put the kid's needs ahead of your own? (8/3/2009 11:56:39 AM)

I do the very same thing, but unfortunately I don't think it is working very well for me.  I need to replenish my apple supply soon or I'll be going on empty!



dianerene -> RE: Should you always put the kid's needs ahead of your own? (8/4/2009 1:43:56 AM)

yes!  replenish!!!  lol



ChristineB -> RE: Should you always put the kid's needs ahead of your own? (8/5/2009 9:40:50 AM)

Working on it!  Even going surfing Saturday!!!  wooohooo  [sm=icon_callme.gif]



dianerene -> RE: Should you always put the kid's needs ahead of your own? (8/5/2009 1:12:37 PM)

woo hoo!!



fiery -> RE: Should you always put the kid's needs ahead of your own? (8/6/2009 10:32:50 AM)

I really like that apple analogy. It's very wise and yet simple. And I'm glad to see some me time is getting squeezed in there, Christine! Enjoy the waves. :)



ChristineB -> RE: Should you always put the kid's needs ahead of your own? (8/6/2009 12:02:08 PM)

will do.  Definitely!  What's funny, is all this thinking about the waves, and ocean caused me to write something new.  It's darker than what I normally write to inspire people, but it came out great, I think!



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